1940 Scouts

Memories of Scouting days by Gordon May.

My brother and I joined the scouts in 1941. The first thing I remember vividly was at the Scout Hut which at the time was the Rev. Stewart's garage. (this was not being used as no-one had a car). Your attention was immediately drawn to a painting on the chimney breast which was of a head and shoulders of a Boy Scout complete with hat, woggle and neckerchief.

I found ut later that outline drawing had been done by my uncle, Mr Stanley Rixon, and the painting had been done by Mosh Saunders. Both these scouts had moved on to service for their King and country. I have been back to the garage and the painting has been whitewashed over,